Sadly I don't think a cheap squad that can be paid for with a low crowd works if that cheap squad can't entertain by winning some games.

I think a distinction needs to be made between "cheap" and "value for money". If I were a Salford fan I'd be looking for new owners to be squeezing every last bit of value they can out of the current market, I believe there's value to be had if you play the system and can bring someone in with a shrewd eye.

I don't, I believe a new kind of owner is taking over Superleague clubs, all part of the change away from depending on rich men to throw money at clubs. I apologise if I have misled you. my fault.

Fair enough, but surely you'd agree that this new breed of owner, where you aren't dependent on his personal money purely but seek to bring money in from as many sources as possible as is happening at Bradford is healthier going forward? Apologies for the thread drift btw

Fair enough, but surely you'd agree that this new breed of owner, where you aren't dependent on his personal money purely but seek to bring money in from as many sources as possible as is happening at Bradford is healthier going forward? Apologies for the thread drift btw

Agree entirely and as I say the Bradford fans can reward him they know where to eat.

Agree entirely and as I say the Bradford fans can reward him they know where to eat.

Anything new from Salford anyone???

The board at Halifax stated that, they were going to run the club with out just one major money man backer and the money was going to come from different people / income streams. Their licence bid was slated by the RFL and then by fans of the "game". Maybe the RFL have changed their mind on how clubs should be run, especially in light of the recent financial problems at clubs.

The board at Halifax stated that, they were going to run the club with out just one major money man backer and the money was going to come from different people / income streams. Their licence bid was slated by the RFL and then by fans of the "game". Maybe the RFL have changed their mind on how clubs should be run, especially in light of the recent financial problems at clubs.

This is the RFL's summary of Halifax's licensing application -

Halifax RLFC submitted an application with insufficient detail in their marketing, media or commercial plans. The club business plan was inadequate, figures presented by the club as the budget and performance forecasts for the 2012-14 Licence period were speculative and the club did not provide sufficient information for KPMG to complete their assessment procedures. Whilst the club has an excellent community program, a good facility and has recently strengthened its Board and player performance system, the club fell below the standards expected of a Super League club.

Halifax RLFC submitted an application with insufficient detail in their marketing, media or commercial plans. The club business plan was inadequate, figures presented by the club as the budget and performance forecasts for the 2012-14 Licence period were speculative and the club did not provide sufficient information for KPMG to complete their assessment procedures. Whilst the club has an excellent community program, a good facility and has recently strengthened its Board and player performance system, the club fell below the standards expected of a Super League club.

Rugby League chief executive Nigel Wood is working around the clock to try and rescue Salford City Reds.

Wood even spent Christmas Day and Boxing Day talking to potential new investors in an 11th hour bid to prevent the cash-strapped Super League club from going out of business.

Wood remains confident in his Save Our Salford quest, despite the dramatic collapse of the joint £1.5m Peel Holdings-Salford City Council rescue package. Wood is locked in talks with Peel and security firm Securitas who are believed to be keen on investing to keep the long-established club afloat.

The pressure is on as the RFL hierarchy want the situation resolved by mid-January ahead of the February start of the new season.

Meanwhile, Salford fans continue to raise money in an effort to clear the club's debts.

Shirley Bradshaw, chairperson of the Forever Reds group,told M.E.N. Sport: “We have to help all we can and make more people aware that their help is also needed.”

Former Salford player Stefan Ratchford has put his Warrington Grand Final shirt up for auction on line to boost the rescue fund that now stands at over £20,000.

Well -

If true it is quite encouraging - but we have had so many faalse dawns now ...

Rugby League chief executive Nigel Wood is working around the clock to try and rescue Salford City Reds.

Wood even spent Christmas Day and Boxing Day talking to potential new investors in an 11th hour bid to prevent the cash-strapped Super League club from going out of business.

Wood remains confident in his Save Our Salford quest, despite the dramatic collapse of the joint £1.5m Peel Holdings-Salford City Council rescue package. Wood is locked in talks with Peel and security firm Securitas who are believed to be keen on investing to keep the long-established club afloat.

The pressure is on as the RFL hierarchy want the situation resolved by mid-January ahead of the February start of the new season.

Meanwhile, Salford fans continue to raise money in an effort to clear the club's debts.

Shirley Bradshaw, chairperson of the Forever Reds group,told M.E.N. Sport: “We have to help all we can and make more people aware that their help is also needed.”

Former Salford player Stefan Ratchford has put his Warrington Grand Final shirt up for auction on line to boost the rescue fund that now stands at over £20,000.

Well -

If true it is quite encouraging - but we have had so many faalse dawns now ...

Thank you.

A week ago I thought this would be finally it when a big club hit the tracks, however things look a lot better for Salford and SLE can start to think about organising themselves better as well, if they don't already know they need to shape....

The board at Halifax stated that, they were going to run the club with out just one major money man backer and the money was going to come from different people / income streams. Their licence bid was slated by the RFL and then by fans of the "game". Maybe the RFL have changed their mind on how clubs should be run, especially in light of the recent financial problems at clubs.

RFL have changed theirminds

Carlsberg don't do Soldiers, but if they did, they would probably be Brits.